Protocatechuate Dioxygenase
Cayman Chemical Item Number 10011353
PCD; Protocatechuate 3,4-Dioxygenase; Aromatic Dioxygenase
Protocatechuate Dioxygenase
Description
Source:
recombinant protein expressed in E. coli
·
Mr:
23 kDa (α-subunit) 26.5 kDa (β-subunit)
·
Protocatechuate dioxygenase (PCD) catalyzes the proximal extradiol ring cleavage of protocatechuate (PCA) with attendant incorporation of both atoms of oxygen from O2.1 The PCD holoenzyme consists of α (23 kDa) and β (26.5 kDa) subunits, which form a tetramer with four ferric ions for a total weight of ~200 kDa.2 Iron is essential for activity because the substrate, PCA, initially binds directly to the iron through both hydroxyl groups to form a chelate complex.1 PCD is an important component of bacterial metabolism of aromatic compounds found in the soil. However, many publications are now reporting the usefulness of the PCD/PCA oxygen scrubbing (oxygen scavenging) system for maintaining anaerobic experimental conditions.3,4 Cayman’s protocatechuate dioxygenase is the 3,4-PCD expressed and purified from a bacterial overexpression system. 3,4-PCD catalyzes the oxidative ring cleavage of 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate to produce β-carboxy-cis,cis-muconate. Activity of the PCD can be measured by monitoring the rate of O2 uptake with an oxygen electrode, or by measuring the amount of product (β-carboxy-cis,cis-muconate) formed at 290 nm.
1
Wogel, S.A., Dege, J.E., Perkins-Olson, P.E., et al. Purification and characterization of protocatechuate 2,3-dioxygenase from Bacillus macerans: A new extradiol catecholic dioxygenase. J Bacteriol 175(14) 4414-4426 (1993 Jul).
2
Bull, C., and Ballou, D.P. Purification and properties of protocatechuate 3,4-dioxygenase from Pseudomonas putida. J Biol Chem 256(24) 12673-12680 (1981 Dec 25).
3
Patil, P.V., and Ballou, D.P. The use of protocatechuate dioxygenase for maintaining anaerobic conditions in biochemical experiments. Anal Biochem 286 187-192 (2000).
4
Aitken, C.E., Marshall, R.A., and Puglisi, J.D. An oxygen scavenging system for improvement of dye stability in single-molecule fluorescence experiments. Biophys J 94 1826-1835 (2008).
| Synonyms |
- PCD
- Protocatechuate 3,4-Dioxygenase
- Aromatic Dioxygenase
|
| Formulation |
20 mM potassium phosphate, pH 7.0, containing 20% glycerol |
| Purity |
≥90% |
| Stability |
6 months |
| Storage |
-80°C |
| Shipping |
Dry ice
in continental US; may vary elsewhere
|
Background Reading
Aitken, C.E., Marshall, R.A., and Puglisi, J.D. An oxygen scavenging system for improvement of dye stability in single-molecule fluorescence experiments. Biophys J 94 1826-1835 (2008).
Patil, P.V., and Ballou, D.P. The use of protocatechuate dioxygenase for maintaining anaerobic conditions in biochemical experiments. Anal Biochem 286 187-192 (2000).
Bull, C., and Ballou, D.P. Purification and properties of protocatechuate 3,4-dioxygenase from Pseudomonas putida. J Biol Chem 256(24) 12673-12680 (1981 Dec 25).
Wogel, S.A., Dege, J.E., Perkins-Olson, P.E., et al. Purification and characterization of protocatechuate 2,3-dioxygenase from Bacillus macerans: A new extradiol catecholic dioxygenase. J Bacteriol 175(14) 4414-4426 (1993 Jul).
Show all 4
Hide all but first 3
|
Pricing updated 2012-02-12.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
To ask for assistance with one of our products please contact a Technical Support Scientist.
Warning This product is not for human or veterinary use.
Downloads
Batch-specific Information
Login
to access batch-specific information
|